Divas & Drag is upon us once again, darlings! A very special evening of divas, drag queens & kings, and other fun acts to benefit the 21st Annual NO/AIDS Walk! This year, the theme is ANYTHING GOES (remember the Cole Porter musical?), so dust off your sailor suit or red sequined gown, and join us aboard the NO/AIDS Cruise Ship (aka, The Pub) for the evening!

Divas & Drag will take place Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 7:00PM at The Bourbon Pub/Parade, located at 801 Bourbon St. Doors open at 6pm. Admission is $10, Vodka drinks are $2 and it's only $15 for a bottomless commemorative drink cup! (Vodka drinks only)

If you would like to perform or volunteer for this year's show, please contact Doreen Tollerson, Director of Volunteers, at doreent@noaidstf.org or 504-821-2601, ext. 215. Any other questions, please contact Lyndsey Young, Special Events Coordinator, at lyndseyy@noaidstf.org or 504-821-2601, ext. 256.

This year, Divas & Drag will be hosted by: Princes Stephaney and Kyle Reigner!

Performances By:
Noel "Shanookie" Twilbeck
Silky Fontaine
Princes Stephaney
Kyle Reigner
Ginger Bouvier
and many others

Sexy Bartenders Include:
Rob Gerhart
Corey Legendre
Trey Mangum

There will be a 50/50 Raffle at the show, so come prepared to buy tickets! It could be a very lucrative evening for you!

Also, don't forget to bring lots of singles! (or larger bills, if you're feeling like a big spender!) Remember, the performer's tips go directly to raise funds for the NO/AIDS Walk, and to support the programs and services of NO/AIDS Task Force!  

This year's NO/AIDS Walk will be held on Sunday September 12, 2010. You can click here to register yourself or a team today! If you would like more information on this year's event or to register your team by phone, call 504-821-2601 ext. 256

This year we hope to raise $200,000 to assist those living with HIV/AIDS in Louisiana. Monies raised at the Walk go not only to helping the clients of NO/AIDS Task Force, but also to other AIDS Service Organizations in Louisiana through the Walk Share Grant Program. Qualifying AIDS Service Organizations can contact NO/AIDS at 504-821-2601 ext 256 or download the Walk Share Grant program application here.

Teams

Teams are the largest source of fundraising for the NO/AIDS Walk. So round up your friends, family and coworkers and form a team today! It's a great way to give back to the community while having fun at the same time. For businesses and organizations, teams are a great way to promote the work you do. We encourage you to carry a banner, wear company shirts, carry signs or even dress up in costume. With over 3,000 people in attendance, plus people and business along the uptown route, it's great advertising. Register your team online or by calling 504-821-2601 ext. 256.

Volunteering

The NO/AIDS Walk takes the efforts of literally thousands of people to be successful. We always need volunteers to help with our largest event of the year. We have positions for everything from pre-walk office volunteers to registration, course monitors and food service. If you'd like to lend a hand, download the Walk volunteer form at the end of this post. Don't forget, even though your volunteer assignment may prevent you from actually walking, that doesn't mean you can't fundraise too.

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The annual Empowerment conference will be held September 10th, 2010 at the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center, located at 859 Convention Center Blvd. This free educational conference, designed for consumers and providers, has helped to bring the latest information on HIV/AIDS to our community for over 11 years.

The conference features 13 presentations with over 15 presenters. Some of the local speakers include: Dr. Ronald Wilcox, Dr. David Mushatt, Dr. Lynn Besch and Chad Youngblood, JD. In addition, over 15 vendors will be on-site sharing information about their products/services.

Registration begins at 8:00 am with the conference starting at 9:00 am – ending with a reception from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm for HIV positive people only. Special room rate of $89 are being offered by the hotel for September 9th to 11th. For more information on room rates or to make a reservation please call the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center directly at (888) 364-1200. Remember to mention Empowerment.

To find out more about the conference, please call Lisa Breland at 821-2601, ext. 209 or Brian Shearer at ext. 233. You can also register online by clicking "read more" and completing the form.  read more

ATTENTION

If you currently have ADAP (AIDS Drug Assistance Program), please be aware that your card will expire on June 30, 2010. Due to state funding cuts,if you do not recertify by June 30, 2010, you will no longer be able to access ADAP and will be dropped from coverage.

In order to renew, you will need up to date eligibility paperwork including proof of income and residency from 2010 and a signed new ADAP application. New applications should be available May 1st for you to come in and sign. Please contact a case manager or a primary care staff member to complete this process.

Call 504-821-2601 for more information.